Re: [Drakelist] rubber feet for ac-4
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Re: [Drakelist] How to clean Drake knobs?
You can try Windex and cotton swabs but more often then not you will rub off some of the white paint. Best thing is white enamel applied with a thin brush, then just before it dries, wipe off any excess outside of the groove with a rag moistened with paint thinner. The knobs were originally painted. White laquer sticks also work but is much harder to do. 73, Gary___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] VOX Relay Cable
To Paul, K3PG: Paul--I recently decided to get my first amp. Ron Baker, WB4HFN, told me that a kit to change the two pin VOX relay plug on the AC-4 to an RCA phono connector is sold by John Kriner. Look at his ePay store: The Man's Amateur Parts Supply. I bought two from The Man this weekend, at $12 a pop with shipping. I am going to try my own B line with an amp, too. Hopefully, neither the 600 watt Ameritron or the B line will blow up when I hook them together! Good luck. 73, Tony N3WAK In a message dated 2/15/2010 12:01:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net writes: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. FW: National NC-190 - another project radio (Duane Calvin) 2. Re: VOX Relay Cable connector for AC-4 (David Assaf) -- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:52:52 -0600 From: Duane Calvin ac...@ac5aa.com Subject: [Drakelist] FW: National NC-190 - another project radio To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Message-ID: 8dd09fdd8e594648a74218a325b93...@dgflbs91 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii The NC-190 is sold pending receipt of funds. Thanks for inquiring. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com _ From: Duane Calvin [mailto:ac...@ac5aa.com] Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:52 PM To: 'drakelist@zerobeat.net' Subject: National NC-190 - another project radio I know, this is the Drake list, but let me try one more here. I'm cleaning the shack, and this was to be my project radio. The NC-190 is one of National's blue radios. It has a bandspread dial that is calibrated on both sides - one for ham bands, one for SWL. With a flip of the knob, the dial switches around to one or the other. This one is currently not operating - no audio. When I first received it it could hear BC band stations weakly. Since it was to be a project radio, I didn't worry about that. Today I put a speaker on it and could not hear BC band stations at all. So, something is no longer working correctly. Cosmetically it's average. Front panel is in good condition, knobs need cleaning, and I've never removed the cover to see what the internals look like. The top of the chassis looks OK. Everything is here except a cardboard modesty panel on the rear. I can send photos if interested. I've listed it on Ebay, but will be happy to sell it to a Drake-ster for $70 plus shipping / packing / insurance. This one will finish up the boatanchors that I need to remove from the shack. Let me know if you're interested. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/20100214/5b3a66a7/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 2 Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:44:14 -0600 From: David Assaf w...@cox.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] VOX Relay Cable connector for AC-4 To: Paul Gerhardt phgerha...@gmail.com Cc: drakelist@zerobeat.net drakelist@zerobeat.net Message-ID: a7a7942b-bb57-4540-890e-e1088eb38...@cox.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; Format=flowed; DelSp=yes In the old days of tv sets that had removeable backs supply houses would sell a cheater cord that would go between the back that is removed and the set itself. This extension was an exact fit for the receptacle on the power supply.you can also bring out the two wires thru the chassis ans go from there. Note that some early ac 3 units did not have this connector. Good lick Sent from my iPhone David Assaf, III On Jan 22, 2010, at 12:15 PM, Paul Gerhardt phgerha...@gmail.com wrote: Anybody have a part #/source for a VOX connector for the AC-4? What else can you use to make a relay cable? Going to try the 'B' line on one of my amps. Some Drake restore pix on blogspot -- Paul Gerhardt K3PG http://pgerhardt.blogspot.com QRP ARCI 6674 FP 274 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/20100215/41d7a7fa/attachment-0001.html -- ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net
[Drakelist] test, ignore
seem to not be able to post. Sorry for bothering others. 73, Ron WD8SBB ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] How to clean Drake knobs?
I always used the lacquer sticks..available from engravers supply pl;aces. The only problem with them is the knob lines are very wide and deep--relative to normal engraved lettereing--so it is easy to get a kind of gobby application if you aren't careful. Lately, since starting to use them in modelling, I love the white paint pens..from artist supply houses. If you try a couple of different tip sizes, you will get one that lays right into the knob slot with no fuss and no muss. My opinion is these are now the way to go. And if you feel wild, they are available in a rainbow of colors :) Curt Duane Calvin wrote: I tried to reply earlier, and it didn't go to the list. I took the suggestion of my good friend, Mike, K2UXE, and went to a drafting supply house (or you could check an art supply store) and bought a Marvy/Uchida Extra Fine Opaque White paint pen. It works great on the knob indicator lines, and makes them look just like new. Perhaps this is what you're describing as the lacquer stick? 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Garey Barrell Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 10:24 PM To: Drakelist Subject: Re: [Drakelist] How to clean Drake knobs? The Lacquer Stik is the almost official way to fill the knobs. i think it's easiest because you just rub it in and wipe off the excess. Some use White-out, but that's getting hard to find! White Testor's model paint works, but requires a deft touch with a small brush to keep it within the lines. I haven't tried a China marker yet. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Paul Gerhardt wrote: Bud I cleaned mine in the kitchen sink with dish soap and a toothbrush. Maybe not a great idea as some of the white came off. I have not yet tried it but Lacquer Stick is a product that Gun Smiths use for white markings or Sanford white china marker, available at most art supply stores. Maybe model paint and a toothpick. The soap and toothbrush got the knobs pretty clean but WILL take the white markings out if you scrub too much.. Paul K3PG Message: 8 Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:23:26 -0700 From: sebdesn sebd...@comcast.net mailto:sebd...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] How to clean Drake knobs? I have removed the knobs from my T-4XC and am trying to get the white stripe white again. The stripe is an off white and cleaning in hot soapy water has not helped. Has anyone found an easy way to make them white without repainting them? Mine are clean, but you might try toothpaste and a soft tooth brush...(just a thought, hopefully not to off the wall)) Bud ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] test, ignore
Gee Ron, that's too bad.. :-) 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Ron wrote: seem to not be able to post. Sorry for bothering others. 73, Ron WD8SBB ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] How to clean Drake knobs?
Duane - No, that's not a Lacquer stick, which is more like a waxy crayon. The Paint Pen sounds very interesting. Have to see if I can find one. Thanks! 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Duane Calvin wrote: I tried to reply earlier, and it didn't go to the list. I took the suggestion of my good friend, Mike, K2UXE, and went to a drafting supply house (or you could check an art supply store) and bought a Marvy/Uchida Extra Fine Opaque White paint pen. It works great on the knob indicator lines, and makes them look just like new. Perhaps this is what you're describing as the lacquer stick? 73, Duane ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] TR7 power supply board glitch
Okie doke. I just replaced the tired, old and flaky trimmers on my TR7's power supply board with precision trimpots. I've done this on two other TR7s without incident. This time, however, powering up blows the rig's internal 5 amp fuse. Could this be caused by an overvoltage condition on the 10 volt line? After installing the new trimpots, I began the alignment sequence, as usual, by measuring the voltage on the line. It read 13 + volts. The fuse blew moments later before I could adjust the 10 volt line's new trimpot. The real mystery, however, is why the same thing now happens when I substitute an unmodified known-to-be-working power supply board. This rig was trouble-free before I fixed it, of course. Yeah -- I know, if it broke, don't fix it..., but What condition(s) would take out the 5A fuse? Many thanks and 73, Craig W3CRR ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] TR7 power supply board glitch
On Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:07:06 -0500, Craig Roberts wrote: What condition(s) would take out the 5A fuse? You don't mention if the fuse blows with no power supply board plugged in. A short anywhere on the 13.4 volt rail will take the fuse out instantly. I had this happen due to a miswired pilot lamp socket in an RV-7. Normally, the outer shell of the pilot lamp socket is connected to ground; in this unit it was connected to +13.4, and accidentally shorted to the chassis as I was adjusting the position of the pilot lamp for best lighting. It is also possible for the lamp socket lugs to short to each other, or to the chassis, if the sockets or wires have been moved. Or you could have a shorted lamp, but that would be extremely rare. Of course, there could be 100 other possible causes, but the lamp sockets are probably the easiest to check. Perhaps one of the Molex pins shifted just enough to short to something on the underside of the chassis, or an electrolytic capacitor on one of the supply rails let go. For future reference, it might be a good idea to set the trimpot to midrange before you power up, or measure the old trimmer with an ohmmeter before removal and set the new one to about the same value after installation 73 -Jim . 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! Give a man a URL, and he will learn for an hour; teach him to Google, and he will learn for a lifetime. HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ http://radiojim(dot)exofire(dot)net http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney http://www.nebraskaghosts.org ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] hello -help please tr7 with up down segment buttons
hi all hope someone can give me some insight where to look my tr7 - on 10 meters only - when going to use the .5meg up - down buttons- do not function unless i move the band selector switch - or jiggle a little- so i assume the problem is related to the rotating band selector switch- the up down buttons work flawlessly on all other bands i have removed the case but there are so many segments to the rotating band switch, i dont even have a clue where to look for problem contact tnx bob donchez wb3hyb ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
